Business English

and Literary English

Business English
 refers to the English language
associated with international
business but it may not be confined
to the international level
 English language used in the
context of business
Business English
 It encompasses areas of study such
as:
a. vocabulary related to business,
b. communication skills needed for
effective communication with your
business partners and at workplace,
language and skills needed for socializing,
networking, meetings, presentations, report
writing etc.
Literary English
 a register of English used for literary
writing or literary criticism and analysis
on a literary work
 The language is rich with literary
devices such as similes, metaphors,
paradoxes, ironies and many more.
 Difference between
business English and
literary English
Business English Literary English
 Used to communicate  Used to write literary
effectively in the work
business world
 Free from ironies and  Rich with ironies and
ambiguities ambiguities

Precise Indirect and descriptive

Business English Literary English

 Focuses on both Appears in written

written and form only
spoken purposes

 Is focused on discourse , Uses high level of

correct and grammar
comprehensive grammar
and appropriate tone
Business Correspondence

 communication through
the use of letters